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Patent EP-0803879-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SHAFE JEFF
IPC: C08L101/00
Filed: 1989-09-15
Granted: 2004-03-24
Abstract: Electrical devices with improved resistance stability comprise a PTC element comprising a conductive polymer and two electrodes. The conductive polymer composition comprises an organic crystalline polymer and carbon black with a pH of less than 4.0. Particularly preferred conductive polymer compositions comprise carbon blacks which have a pH of less than 4.0, a dry resistivity RCB and a particle size D in nanometers such that RCB/D is at most 0.1. Electrical devices of the invention include heaters and circuit protection devices.
Patent EP-0804934-B1 (EP)
Inventor: STINSON JONATHAN S
IPC: A61L31/02
Filed: 1997-03-27
Granted: 2003-08-06
Abstract: A self-expanding stent (10) formed of helically wound and braided filaments (14) of wrought cobalt, chromium and molybdenum alloy containing less than about five weight percent nickel. The composition of the alloy from which one embodiment of the stent is formed is Co-26Cr-6Mo-1Si-1Fe-1Mn-1Ni. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0833282-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BERTAUX GILLES
IPC: G06K13/08
Filed: 1997-09-29
Granted: 2002-02-06
Abstract: The electronic card reader has an entry slot for a coded card, an electric supply, a reader for the code recorded on the card, an alterable memory with updating circuit, a circuit to compare the code on the card with the code recorded in memory and a circuit to emit a lock release signal if the key code coincides with the code stored in the lock. The card reader has provision to read at least two different kinds of card, typically magnetic cards and smart cards, The processor memory in the lock stores a program to handle the reading of each type of card, and connections are provided inside the reader for both kinds of card reader.
Patent EP-0828567-B1 (EP)
Inventor: POUTIATINE ANDREW I
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 1997-01-17
Granted: 2002-10-02
Abstract: A proportioning system (20) includes first and second cylinder and piston arrangements (26, 28) with an actuator (30) operably engaging the first and second cylinder and piston arrangements (26, 28). By changing the diameter and/or stroke of the pistons (54, 56), the mix ratio of two dispensed fluids changes. By changing the pivot point (32) of the actuator (30), the stroke length can be changed. The proportioning system (20) also includes a safety mechanism which prevents a concentrated fluid from being dispensed should the reservoir of diluting fluid be depleted.
Patent EP-0937062-B1 (EP)
Inventor: JACOBSEN POUL
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 1997-10-28
Granted: 2002-12-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to therapeutically active compounds of formula (I), a method of preparing the same and to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The novel compounds are useful in the prevention or treatment of estrogen related diseases or syndromes.
Patent EP-0948828-B1 (EP)
Inventor: LIEGL GUENTHER
IPC: H02J7/10
Filed: 1997-07-25
Granted: 2001-06-06
Abstract: The invention concerns a method for depassivation of a battery, specially a back-up lithium battery, in which a pulsed activating current is drawn from the battery as a result of connecting regularly an auxiliary charge. When the auxiliary charge is connected periodically to the battery, the voltage of the battery is compared with a reference value, whereby a) in case the voltage of the battery surpasses the reference value, the auxiliary charge is turned off after a first brief period of time (t1), or b) in case the voltage of the battery is lower than the reference value, the auxiliary charge remains connected to the battery during a second and longer period of time (t2).
Patent EP-0927255-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BAILLIE LESLIE WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: A61P31/04
Filed: 1997-08-26
Granted: 2006-01-04
Abstract: Methods of preparing recombinant Bacillus anthracis protective antigen or a variant or fragment thereof for use in vaccines is disclosed. The protein is expressed in a recombinant microorganism which comprises a sequence which encodes PA or said variant or fragment thereof wherein either (i) a gene of the microorganism which encodes a catabolic repressor protein and/or AbrB is inactivated, and/or (ii) wherein a region of the PA sequence which can act as a catabolic repressor binding site and/or an AbrB binding site is inactivated. Useful quantities of protein are obtainable from these organisms.
Patent EP-0937160-B1 (EP)
Inventor: RENAVILLE ROBERT
IPC: C12Q1/6881
Filed: 1997-07-22
Granted: 2003-06-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a genetic marker used to distinguish amongst animals a trait for milk producing capabilities or muscular beef producing capabilities said genetic marker comprising a mutation in a fragment of a Pit-1 gene wherein after digestion with a restriction endonuclease, three allele patterns are observed, the fully digested pattern being indicative of a trait for muscularity in said animal, while the intermediate digested/nondigested pattern or the nondigested pattern being indicative of a milk producing trait in said animal. A process and kit using this genetic marker is also disclosed.
Patent EP-0920426-B1 (EP)
Inventor: AMSCHLER HERMANN
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 1997-08-13
Granted: 2003-10-01
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/EP97/04435 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 26, 1999 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 26, 1999 PCT Filed Aug. 13, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO98/08841 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 5, 1998Compounds having the formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and n have the meanings given in the description. The compounds of formula (I) are selective inhibitors of phosphodiesterase IV.
Patent EP-0948428-B1 (EP)
Inventor: ROTH CORNELIS WILLEM
IPC: B29C45/00
Filed: 1997-11-20
Granted: 2002-10-09
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a plastic object may include the steps of: (a) providing an injection moulding device with a mould that includes two mould parts which in a closed position define a mould cavity; (b) providing foaming means for causing foaming in the mould cavity of plastic injected into the mould cavity; (c) providing blocking means for temporarily rendering the foaming means effectively inactive; (d) energizing the blocking means; (e) choosing as plastic a mixture of two plastics, wherein the first plastic is a non-type A plastic and the second plastic is a type A plastic that constitutes a maximum of roughly 30 percent by mass of the mixture, wherein the type A plastic is a plastic with high melt strength compatible with the first plastic, for instance HMS PP which is high-melt-strength polypropylene; (f) causing a formed object to cool to a chosen temperature, opening the mould cavity and removing the cooled object.
Patent EP-0942999-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VON MELCHNER HARALD
IPC: C12Q1/6897
Filed: 1997-12-05
Granted: 2005-05-18
Abstract: The invention under consideration concerns a gene-trapping construct containing a first reporter gene which after activation can activate a second reporter gene, and the use of this gene-trapping construct for identification and isolation of genes, especially genes transiently expressed.The invention under consideration furthermore concerns a cell, preferably a mammalian cell, containing the abovementioned gene-trapping construct. The invention under consideration in addition concerns the use of this mammalian cell for identification and/or isolation of genes, particularly transient genes. Furthermore the invention concerns a vector containing the abovementioned gene-trapping construct, as well as a kit for identification and/or isolation of genes, especially transient genes, that contains at least the abovementioned gene-trapping construct or the abovementioned vector.In conclusion, the invention under consideration concerns a process for identification and/or isolation of genes, particularly transient genes.
Patent EP-0903446-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DA RIO RINALDO
IPC: E04C2/06
Filed: 1998-09-02
Granted: 2004-07-07
Abstract: Method to produce panels (10) made of reinforced concrete for prefabricated building structures, either horizontal or vertical, such as for example wall elements, floor elements, covering elements or otherwise, the panels (10) consisting of at least a plane body (14) obtained by means of casting concrete (15) inside a perimeter frame (11) functioning as a formwork, the perimeter frame (11) containing at least a reinforcement element (13) associated therewith, the at least one reinforcement element (13) being subjected, before the concrete (15) casting is made, to a pre-shaping which is functionally correlated to compensate for the deformations to which the reinforcement element (13) is subject during the casting of the concrete (15). Panel for prefabricated building structures produced according to the method described above. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0915116-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HERRMANN FRIEDRICH
IPC: C09D175/04
Filed: 1998-10-21
Granted: 2002-01-02
Abstract: A two-component polyurethane clear coating composition for wet-in-wet application over an aqueous base coat contains 0.01-1 wt.% additive(s) with surface tension-lowering properties, ≥ 25 wt.% of which being present in the polyisocyanate hardener component before mixing with the polyol binder. A multi-coat painting process comprises: (a) application of a color- and/or effect-providing aqueous base coat; (b) wet-in-wet application of a two-component polyurethane (PUR) clear coat obtained by mixing a stock paint component containing a hydroxy-functional binder and solvents with a polyisocyanate component just before application; and (c) combining the base coat and clear coat together. The PUR clear coat composition contains 0.01-1 wt.% (based on clear coat solids) of one or more additives with surface tension-lowering properties, at least 25 wt.% of which are present in the polyisocyanate hardener before mixing.
Patent EP-0926447-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KOHLSTRUNG PETER
IPC: F24C9/00
Filed: 1998-10-28
Granted: 2002-07-17
Abstract: The cooking oven has a compressor (10) to raise the temp. of the heat carrier fluid of hot air and/or steam by compression. It is positioned upstream of the heat carrier (3) round the recirculating fan blower (2). The heat carrier fluid is heated by a process heat carrier (16) and a regenerator (18) upstream of the compressor (10).
Patent EP-0903753-B1 (EP)
Inventor: KASA YASUSHI
IPC: G11C29/00
Filed: 1992-12-29
Granted: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A nonvolatile semiconductor memory device includes a matrix (1) of nonvolatile erasable memory cells (M11), each memory cell comprising a memory cell transistor. Erase verification circuitry (623, 624) operates, following an erase operation on a plurality of the said memory cells of the matrix, to carry out an erase verify operation to verify that each cell of the said plurality has been erased sufficiently. In this cicruitry, threshold voltage measuring means (623, 626) produce, for a set (605) of those memory cells, a measurement signal representative of a threshold voltage of the said memory cell transistor of that cell of the set having the highest erasure rate. Reference signal generating means (628) produce a reference signal (Vref) representative of a predetermined highest-erasure-rate threshold voltage, being the post-erasure threshold voltage required of that cell of the matrix having the highest erasure rate. Comparison means (625) compare the or each said measurement signal with the reference signal and judge, based on the comparison(s), whether the threshold voltage of any one of the memory cells of the plurality has reached the predetermined highest-erasure-rate threshold voltage. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0870690-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HAASEWINKEL GERHARDUS MARTINUS
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 1998-04-07
Granted: 2005-01-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a plastic bucket with a bottom and a standing peripheral wall connected thereto, on which peripheral wall an outward extending peripheral flange is present which connects to the peripheral wall at a distance from the mouth rim, which peripheral flange comprises a first flange part extending at least more or less transversely of the peripheral wall and, connecting to the first flange part, a downward extending second flange part with a first free end edge, on which second flange part are formed two handgrips placed mutually diagonally. Each handgrip is embodied as a cowl-like, outward protruding part of the second flange part, comprising a first handgrip part extending outward relative to the second flange part, a downward extending second handgrip part connecting to the first handgrip part and two support shores which are each connected to the second flange part and the peripheral ends of the first handgrip part and the second handgrip part, wherein the lower edge of the second handgrip part lies substantially in the plane of the lower free end edge. <IMAGE>
Patent EP-0966576-B1 (EP)
Inventor: FLEISCHHACKER GERHARD DR DIPL-
IPC: E03F5/10
Filed: 1998-03-04
Granted: 2002-10-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a shaft cover (1) having openings (2) through which a fluid medium is able to pass. Each of these openings (2) is fitted with at least one filter element (3) and the space left between the outer surface of the filter element (3) and the inner wall of the opening (2) is filled with an elastic material (4).
Patent EP-0975391-B1 (EP)
Inventor: TALISH ROGER J
IPC: A61N7/00
Filed: 1998-04-16
Granted: 2004-01-28
Abstract: The apparatus is used for therapeutically treating injuries using ultrasound. The present invention may include a therapeutic ultrasonic composite comprising a transducer and an integrated circuit unit positioned adjacent the transducer. The therapeutic ultrasonic composite also includes signal generation circuitry, housed on the integrated circuit unit, for generating a driving signal for the transducer, and a driving interface between the signal generation circuitry and the transducer. In operation, driving signals generated by the signal generation circuitry are transmitted to the transducer by the interface, thereby driving the transducer for the creation of therapeutic ultrasound.
Patent EP-0975214-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DOTTORI SECONDO
IPC: C12N7/01
Filed: 1998-04-15
Granted: 2004-01-07
Abstract: Cell membrane maintenance of red blood cells and platelet concentrates is improved by the addition of 1 mM-10 mM L-carnitine and derivatives. This improvement allows extension of the period of viability of packed red blood cells and platelet concentrations beyond current periods. Additionally, the materials so treated exhibit extended circulation half life upon transfusion to a patient. Improvements in membrane maintenance achieved by this method permit irradiation of sealed containers of blood products so as to substantially sterilize and destroy leukocytes in the same.
Patent EP-0999769-B1 (EP)
Title: Procede de fabrication d'un matelas a geometrie et durete variables et matelas ainsi fabrique
Inventor: MAZZOLA MAURIZIO
IPC: A47C27/14
Filed: 1998-07-29
Granted: 2001-04-11
Abstract: L'invention concerne un procédé de fabrication de matelas à géométrie et dureté variables, qui consiste à prévoir un élément en mousse microcellulaire, à produire, par découpe transversale dudit élément en mousse microcellulaire, plusieurs orifices traversants dans lesquels sont introduits une pluralité correspondante d'éléments de compensation porteurs, de configuration variable. Ainsi, on produit un matelas à géométrie et dureté variables, comprenant un garnissage en mousse microcellulaire, doté de plusieurs éléments de compensation porteurs, de configuration variable, engagés dans les orifices traversant ledit garnissage, de manière transversale par rapport à ce dernier.
Patent EP-1024877-B1 (EP)
Inventor: DONNERDAL OVE
IPC: F02M37/22
Filed: 1998-08-24
Granted: 2004-04-21
Abstract: L'invention concerne un dispositif de filtre à combustible (1) submersible de type à aspiration pouvant être raccordé à l'extrémité d'un flexible d'entrée par aspiration (2) du combustible placé dans un réservoir. Ce dispositif comprend un filtre (3) en plastique poreux entouré d'une paroi extérieure (10) dotée d'une bordure supérieure (11), et un couvercle (4) qui est pourvu d'une ouverture de sortie par aspiration (24), qui recouvre le filtre (3) et qui est relié à la bordure supérieure de la paroi extérieure. Le filtre a la forme d'un corps cupuliforme dont l'épaisseur de débit traversier ou l'épaisseur du matériau est nettement inférieure aux autres dimensions dudit corps, et dont la porosité est inférieure à 10 νm. Le flexible d'entrée par aspiration (2) est raccordé à l'ouverture de sortie par aspiration (24).
Patent EP-1023090-B1 (EP)
Inventor: HUANG YEONG HUA
IPC: C08G18/10
Filed: 1998-10-10
Granted: 2003-01-22
Abstract: A lubricant coating for medical devices used to reduce the coefficient of friction of such devices upon exposure thereof to moisture.
Patent EP-1024512-B1 (EP)
Inventor: SAKATA MINORU
IPC: H01H1/20
Filed: 1998-10-21
Granted: 2004-12-29
Abstract: A movable substrate (20) is supported by a base (10) through a first elastic supporting section (22) and a traveling contact (12) is supported by the movable substrate (20) through a second elastic supporting section (23) having a moduli of elasticity larger than that of the first supporting section (22).
Patent EP-1025293-B1 (EP)
Inventor: EGELER SABINE
IPC: D01F6/30
Filed: 1998-10-22
Granted: 2003-06-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing aqueous liquor dyeable modified polypropylene threads. The inventive method is characterized in that a CR polypropylene suitable for fiber formation is mixed with a reaction partner which can react with CR polypropylene and the mixture obtained is processed in an extrusion spinning facility to form a thread. Suitable reaction partners are difunctional carboxylic acids, corresponding carboxylic acid derivatives or master batches made of polypropylene and difunctional carboxylic acids or corresponding carboxylic acid derivatives. The polypropylene threads obtained can be knitted to form textile fabrics. The polypropylene threads and textile fabrics can be dyed with the usual coloring agents according to a standard aqueous liquor extrusion process.
Patent EP-1042017-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CARLUCCI GIOVANNI
IPC: A61L15/46
Filed: 1998-12-09
Granted: 2002-11-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to odour control particles which find particular utility in absorbent article applications such as sanitary napkins, panty liners, diapers and the like which are provided to combat a broad range of odourous compounds found therein. In particular the present invention relates to the provision of odour control particles which are produced using a simplified method and thereby also provide odour control particles delivering an improved odour control performance benefit. The odour control particles comprise odour control active materials which have a density less than that of the odour control particles and which are formed by dry pressure compacting the active materials in the absence of a binder to form the odour control particles.
Patent EP-1090252-B1 (EP)
Inventor: CROSS DAVID M
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 1998-12-18
Granted: 2010-09-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for light transmission adapted for use in a reflective belt, safety vest, or similiar devices requiring visibility of a bright and/or reflective material where a light source of one or more lighting elements is positioned to transmit light along a self-supporting elongated light transmitting member of a hot-melt adhesive thermoplastic material and a flashing circuit for the light source which includes a battery pack or any other power source convertable to D.C. voltage. The hot-melt adhesive is of a high clarity, highly flexible material which transmits light in a highly visible manner within an elongated casement of material formed of a light-colored backing material and a front strip of a translucent material adapted to transmit the light driven along the member by the light-emitting source. Any light-emitting source, either visible or invisible would be suitable for the transmitting device. Similarly, the casement of material, elongated members, light-emitting sources and circuit and D.C. power source could be mounted on either the front and/or rear panel of a safety vest where the vest is desirable for high visibilty in darkness or dimly lit situations.
Patent EP-0951879-B1 (EP)
Inventor: WEILAND PETER
IPC: A61B17/58
Filed: 1999-04-09
Granted: 2008-05-07
Abstract: The implant includes a connector part (1) for urging against exposed soft bone tissue, and at least one spacer part protruding from the connector part for urging against hard bone tissue.
Patent EP-0983634-B1 (EP)
Inventor: BRUEKERS ALPHONS A M L
IPC: H03M7/40
Filed: 1999-02-22
Granted: 2006-10-11
Abstract: Il est possible de convertir des signaux sonores analogiques en signaux numériques au moyen des techniques bien connues de modulation sigma-delta. Le signal numérique est constitué d'une série d'échantillons de 1-bit à une fréquence de 2822400 Hz par exemple (= 64*44100 Hz). Les techniques de codage sans perte sont connues pour réduire la capacité requise de stockage ou de transmission de ces signaux sonores suréchantillonnés de 1-bit. La présente invention permet d'améliorer la performance (c'est à dire le rapport de compression) du codeur sans perte pour des signaux sonores suréchantillonnés de 1-bit. Elle consiste notamment à rejeter parfois le signal de probabilité destiné au codeur sans perte.
Patent EP-1058912-B1 (EP)
Inventor: VAN HOOK TIMOTHY
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 1999-02-23
Granted: 2003-09-03
Abstract: The present invention provides a method for antialiasing texture edges by generating texture alpha coverage values for edge pixels from subsamples of the pixels in a computer graphics system. The antialiasing method of the present invention maps a texture onto a graphics primitive, preferably a polygon, to generate a plurality of pixels within the graphics primitive. Each of the pixels generated is characterized by a texture alpha value representing opacity. Among the generated pixels, a block of NxN pixels are selected where N is an integer greater than 1. For each pixel within the block of NxN pixels, a set of subsample points are generated. Then, the present invention computes an alpha value for each subsample point in each pixel by either interpolation or extrapolation. The computed alpha values for the sample points in each pixel are then used to generate an antialiased pixel in each of the pixels within the blocks of NxN pixels.
Patent EP-1069104-B1 (EP)
Inventor: NAGATO YASUHIRO
IPC: C07C45/42
Filed: 1999-03-29
Granted: 2004-01-28
Abstract: Un procédé de production d'hinokitiol consiste à produire du 1-isopropylcyclopentadiène à partir de cyclopentadiène et d'un agent d'isopropylation représenté par la formule R-X (dans laquelle R représente isopropyle; et X représente halogéno, etc.) (étape 1); à faire réagir le produit obtenu avec un dihalocétène pour produire un adduit-cétène (étape 2); et à décomposer ensuite cet adduit-cétène (étape 3); l'étape 1 précédemment mentionnée comportant trois sous-étapes telles que: a) la préparation d'un métal cyclopentadiényle; b) l'isopropylation du métal cyclopentadiényle dans un solvant polaire aprotique pour produire de l'isopropylcyclopentadiène; et c) l'isomérisation sélective par chauffage du 5-isopropylcyclopentadiène contenu dans le produit sous forme de 1-isopropylcyclopentadiène.